Written statement on Ajax update - Mar 2

Minister for Defence Procurement (Alex Chalk): As part of my commitment to keep Parliament informed on the programme, I wish to provide a further update on the Ajax equipment project being delivered as part of the Armoured Cavalry Programme. Ajax Reliability and Growth Trials commenced on 31 January 2023 and are progressing as expected, with more than 1,390 km driven and four Battlefield Mission tests completed as of 28 February 2023.